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A FAS paper on local government funding challenges states: "The Scottish Government is increasingly relying more on non-domestic rates income (NDRI) to boost its coffers and less on council taxes. "In 2009/10 council tax amounted to 5.6% of the total …

Victory over St Johnstone at Parkhead on Wednesday night will take the Hoops nine points clear of Aberdeen at the top of the Scottish Premiership ahead of a William Hill Scottish Cup quarter-final and Scottish League Cup final against Dundee United …

A petition which urged politicians to redefine adultery to take into account same-sex marriage has been rejected by Members of the Scottish parliament (MSPs). The petition was submitted by Akri Jones to the Public Petitions Committee in Holyrood, and …

“It's a quarter-final of a Scottish Cup and sometimes you'll get guys who haven't featured in games like this so it's a big occasion for them. “We're certainly looking forward to it and we know it's a big ask. “We're coming up against a side who are …

But his attempt at delivering the novelist's Edinburgh accent left some unimpressed, with many saying that his brogue kept changing in the new biopic. Steve Oliver wrote: "Martin Clunes does a good Scottish accent, shame he forgot to do it in the first …

SPFL chiefs today stand accused of underselling our game to TV bosses by one TENTH of its real value. A leading sports accountant insisted we risk falling even further behind our neighbours from south of the border if Scottish football rulers don't …

Robison admitted the bed blocking figures were unacceptable, but she insisted the Scottish targets were the most challenging in the UK. “More clearly needs to be done to tackle the issues facing our NHS,” she said. Robison said: “Today's A&E waiting …

First review in for Jak and Eddie's Scottish Kitchen. STV Glasgow held a special preview screening of Jak and Eddie's Scottish Kitchen for the city's food bloggers. The first review is in from Gerry's Kitchen – check out what he had to say.

Countdown to ScotHot Reaches Boiling Point, 4 – 5 March 2015, SECC. Running from 4 to 5 March 2015, the event will take place at Glasgow's SECC and will be opened by Scotland's Tourism Minister, Fergus Ewing MSP, with a host of industry leaders also lined up for the show. … For the latest show […]

BEGINS the website of the Scottish Newspaper Society: “A General Election preview with four senior Scottish editors will be at the heart of an SNS reception at the Scottish Parliament this Thursday to celebrate the centenary of the Scottish Daily …

The company has plans for further growth in 2015 and is currently working on several Scottish contracts including a £1.4m deal with Gullane Golf Course to renovate it in time for this year's Scottish Open; £6.4m of contracts on two social housing …

Dispute specialist Shona Frame joins the firm from MacRoberts and Ian McCann joins from DWF. Frame, who has a dual accreditation by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in Construction Law and in Arbitration Law, advises on all forms of …

A charity is urging people in Moray to be their “eyes and ears” in reporting any suspected animal mistreatment. The Scottish SPCA made the call after two horrifying cases of animal abuse in the region, where pet dogs were found starved to death. Last …

In a speech to students on Tuesday, the Scottish Labour leader said his party would keep tuition free for Scottish universities as part of a package of enhanced university funding and a new £125m programme to get the poorest students into higher education.

However, the SNP's Stewart Hosie accused Mr Brown of failing to act during his time as Chancellor. Mr Hosie, the party's deputy leader, called for Mr Brown to back the Scottish government's action plan for the industry, which included cuts in North Sea …

Three Scottish airports are a step closer to becoming home of Europe's first spaceport today after three Scottish RAF bases were ruled out as potential sites. Following a three month consultation by the UK government, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA …

Today's National reports that Keith Anderson, Chief Corporate Officer at Scottish Power, has warned transmission charges are a barrier to new electricity generation in Scotland, making clear that “there needs to be a fair and level playing field with …

The leader of the Scottish Labour Party has spoken out in favour of reducing the cap on stakes players can place on fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs). Member of Parliament for East Renfrewshire Jim Murphy has added his support to the campaign to cut …

But that three-year deal – which kicks in from 2016 – dwarves the Scottish Professional Football League's current agreement with the satellite broadcasters. It runs until 2017 but the £15million a year it pays out to the SPFL is shared by all 42 member …

The Scottish Government announced it would publish weekly waiting time figures following sustained pressure from Labour at Holyrood, with opposition MSPs arguing weekly publication of the statistics in England has revealed problems in A&E departments …

Religious leaders have called for an urgent rethink of UK welfare reforms after a major report found around 6,500 children in Scotland were hit by benefit sanctions last year. The report from a coalition of churches condemned the sanctions system – the …

Three people have been arrested over the violent escape of a notorious Scottish convict from prison in Ireland. Three people have been arrested over the violent escape of a notorious Scottish convict from prison in Ireland. Sorry, you must sign in …

Born in Edinburgh, Mackay started his career at Tynecastle in 1953 and five years later captained his boyhood heroes to the Scottish title. He also led Hearts to a Scottish Cup triumph and two League Cup victories and was a Hearts player when he played …

Speaking ahead of the event in Glasgow, Mr Murphy said: “Under Scottish Labour there will be no university tuition fees in Scotland. “I want young Scots to be able to train to be doctors, teachers, lawyers, engineers, scientists and much more no matter …

It has been announced that Galashiels is set to become the home of a new Scottish Centre of Textiles. Plans for the centre are still in the early stages, but first on the list is to create a Scottish National Archive, which would house both historic …

Ahead of the Scottish Parliament's Stage Three debate on the Welfare Funds Bill, the SNP is highlighting new evidence of the impact of welfare cuts and sanctions on lone parents – and is reiterating its call for a full investigation into reports that …

The team from Bede's World in Jarrow are setting off on a mission to select items from Glasgow Museum's Burrell Collection and bring them back to Tyneside. The curators of the Burrell Collection which forms part of the Scottish National Collection are …

Six Nations 2015: Scotland were left staring at the wooden spoon after a late penalty try gave Italy a dramatic win at Murrayfield. … 2015 Guardian News and Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved.

St Patrick was Scottish and 12 other facts you probably didn't know about the patron saint of Ireland. 07:00, 3 March 2015; By Kate Rees, Amy Browne. Swot up on Ireland's patron saint ahead of St Patrick's Day on March 17. Share; Share; Tweet; +1 …

Union flags will be displayed on roads, bridges and other publicly funded infrastructure projects throughout Britain under Government plans which may be seen as provocative by supporters of Scottish independence. Plaques featuring the union flag …

MORE than 6,000 Scots children were affected by benefit sanctions last year, according to a church report. The report, Time to Rethink Benefit Sanctions, was written by a coalition of major UK Churches including the Church of Scotland, Church Action on …

THE Scottish Tories have donated £1,200 to Hopscotch, a children's charity that provides respite care for vulnerable children in the West Highlands. Hopscotch, based in Edinburgh, was founded in 1998 and since then has enabled approximately 5000 …

(Scottish Sun). Rangers board members Derek Llambias and Barry Leach are also considering leaving the club before Friday's EGM. (Daily Record). King will secure control of Rangers without the need for an EGM. (The Times). Former Rangers chairman …